Patents by Inventor Louis Kobielski

Louis Kobielski has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11891909
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for electric turbochargers. In one example, a turbocharger comprises a shaft coupling a compressor wheel to a turbine wheel, an electric machine including a stator encircling the shaft between the compressor wheel and the turbine wheel, and an oil supply passage formed in a housing of the electric machine and fluidly coupled to a first oil nozzle oriented toward the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Felton, Christopher Homison, Louis Kobielski
  • Patent number: 11834982
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for an electric turbocharger. In one example, the electric turbocharger includes an electric motor circumferentially surrounding a shaft, a turbine coupled to a first end of the shaft, and a compressor coupled to a second end of the shaft, opposite of the first end. The compressor may include a volute with a curved portion protruding towards the turbine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Homison, Louis Kobielski
  • Patent number: 11821441
    Abstract: Various systems are provided for a single turbocharger case housing each of turbine of a turbocharger and a bearing of the turbocharger. In one example, an apparatus for an engine includes an integrated, monolithic turbocharger case that houses each of a turbine and a bearing of a turbocharger and a nozzle ring integrated into the turbocharger case between the turbine and the bearing. In further examples of the system, portions of the turbocharger case are formed of a lattice structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Louis Kobielski, Baris Uygun, Adam Felton
  • Patent number: 11761379
    Abstract: Various systems are provided for an axially split turbocharger case housing each of a turbine of a turbocharger, a compressor of the turbocharger, and a bearing of the turbocharger. In one example, an apparatus for an engine includes a first monolithic component and a second monolithic component that, when coupled together, form a turbocharger case configured to house each of a turbine, a compressor, and a bearing, the first and second monolithic components, when coupled together, also forming a compressor shroud and a turbine shroud. In further examples of the system, portions of the turbocharger case are formed of a lattice structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Louis Kobielski, Adam Felton
  • Publication number: 20230287833
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an electric turbocharger (e-turbo). In one example, a method may include monitoring an e-turbo parameter or an engine parameter, comparing the monitored e-turbo or engine parameter to a determined threshold value for the e-turbo or engine parameter, and signaling a status of the e-turbo in response to the monitored e-turbo or engine parameter differing from the determined threshold value by at least a threshold amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Louis Kobielski, Christopher Homison, Adam Felton
  • Patent number: 11753986
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling a power output of a power source using a fluidic variable turbine turbocharger. In one example, a turbocharger system coupled to the power source includes a first turbocharger having a first compressor and a first turbine, and a second turbocharger having a second compressor and a second turbine, where boost air from the second compressor is directed to only a nozzle of the first turbine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Transportation IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Homison, Louis Kobielski, Adam Felton
  • Publication number: 20230272723
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for electric turbochargers. In one example, a turbocharger comprises a shaft coupling a compressor wheel to a turbine wheel, an electric machine including a stator encircling the shaft between the compressor wheel and the turbine wheel, and an oil supply passage formed in a housing of the electric machine and fluidly coupled to a first oil nozzle oriented toward the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Adam Felton, Christopher Homison, Louis Kobielski
  • Publication number: 20230265785
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling a power output of a power source using a fluidic variable turbine turbocharger. In one example, a turbocharger system coupled to the power source includes a first turbocharger having a first compressor and a first turbine, and a second turbocharger having a second compressor and a second turbine, where boost air from the second compressor is directed to only a nozzle of the first turbine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher Homison, Louis Kobielski, Adam Felton
  • Publication number: 20230258121
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for an electric turbocharger. In one example, the electric turbocharger includes an electric motor circumferentially surrounding a shaft, a turbine coupled to a first end of the shaft, and a compressor coupled to a second end of the shaft, opposite of the first end. The compressor may include a volute with a curved portion protruding towards the turbine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher Homison, Louis Kobielski
  • Publication number: 20230258100
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for an open vane nozzle for a turbine. In one example, the turbine may include at least one bias device arranged at an interface between a nozzle ring and a turbine shroud. The at least one bias device may be configured to exert an axial force on the nozzle ring to maintain contact between vane tips of the nozzle ring and a volute wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher Homison, Louis Kobielski, Timothy Blackhurst
  • Patent number: 11674410
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a fluidic variable turbine. In one example, a system for an engine comprises a turbocharger turbine including a nozzle ring, the nozzle ring including a plurality of stationary vanes, each vane of the plurality of stationary vanes including a plurality of injection ports arranged at an outer surface of the vane, and a gas supply system to supply variable gas flow to and out of the plurality of injection ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Transportation IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Louis Kobielski, Baris Uygun, Adam Felton
  • Patent number: 11591931
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a radial turbocharger. In one example, the turbocharger comprises a turbine case housing a turbine wheel and a compressor case housing a compressor wheel, the turbine case including a vaneless turbine nozzle integrated into the turbine case, a bearing case surrounding a shaft connecting the turbine wheel to the compressor wheel and arranged between the turbine case and compressor case, a plurality of long bolts arranged around a circumference of the turbine case, and a plurality of slots arranged around a circumference of the turbine case, a slot length of each slot extending in a radial direction and adapted to receive a dowel pin having a diameter smaller than the slot length, where each dowel pin, via a corresponding slot, couples the bearing case to the turbine case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Transportation IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Joseph Homison, Louis Kobielski, Daniel Edward Loringer, Richard Scott, Lukas Johnson, Jared Vaughn, Raghav Kulkarni
  • Publication number: 20220275809
    Abstract: A rotary assembly is provided that may be operably connected to an engine. The rotary assembly may include a rotary device comprising a turbine wheel, a shaft connected to the turbine wheel, and a case that houses the shaft and the turbine wheel. The turbine wheel may receive exhaust gas from the engine which causes rotation of the turbine wheel and the shaft. The case may include an interior surface that defines a hollow volume in which the turbine wheel and the shaft are located. The case has a radial thickness extending from the interior surface to an exterior surface of the case. The case may include a lattice structure integrated within the radial thickness of the case. The lattice structure may include a repeating three-dimensional array of frame segments connected to one another at junctions and defining interstitial spaces between the frame segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Louis Kobielski, Baris Uygun, Adam C. Felton
  • Patent number: 11333159
    Abstract: A turbocharger device includes a case having a turbine portion and a bearing portion connected to and extending from the turbine portion. The turbine portion defines a cavity that houses a turbine wheel and receives exhaust gas that rotates the turbine wheel. The bearing portion houses a shaft connected to the turbine wheel. The bearing portion has a radial thickness between an exterior surface and an interior surface. The interior surface defines a central channel. The bearing portion holds a bearing system that supports the shaft within the central channel. The bearing portion includes a lattice structure within the radial thickness. The lattice structure is a repeating three-dimensional array of frame segments connected to one another at junctions. The lattice structure engages a turbine back wall that is located between the turbine portion and the bearing portion. The lattice structure defines interstitial spaces between the frame segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Transportation IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Louis Kobielski, Baris Uygun, Adam C. Felton
  • Patent number: 11187149
    Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for a shroud of a turbomachine. In one example, a turbomachine includes a case and a rotor rotatably coupled to the case and configured to transfer energy between the rotor and a working fluid. The case includes a shroud housing the rotor, the shroud including an inner shell, an outer shell, and a lattice structure positioned between the inner shell and the outer shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Louis Kobielski, Baris Uygun, Adam Felton
  • Publication number: 20210310370
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a radial turbocharger. In one example, the turbocharger comprises a turbine case housing a turbine wheel and a compressor case housing a compressor wheel, the turbine case including a vaneless turbine nozzle integrated into the turbine case, a bearing case surrounding a shaft connecting the turbine wheel to the compressor wheel and arranged between the turbine case and compressor case, a plurality of long bolts arranged around a circumference of the turbine case, and a plurality of slots arranged around a circumference of the turbine case, a slot length of each slot extending in a radial direction and adapted to receive a dowel pin having a diameter smaller than the slot length, where each dowel pin, via a corresponding slot, couples the bearing case to the turbine case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher Joseph Homison, Louis Kobielski, Daniel Edward Loringer, Richard Scott, Lukas Johnson, Jared Vaughn, Raghav Kulkarni
  • Publication number: 20210301715
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a fluidic variable turbine. In one example, a system for an engine comprises a turbocharger turbine including a nozzle ring, the nozzle ring including a plurality of stationary vanes, each vane of the plurality of stationary vanes including a plurality of injection ports arranged at an outer surface of the vane, and a gas supply system to supply variable gas flow to and out of the plurality of injection ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Louis Kobielski, Baris Uygun, Adam Felton
  • Patent number: 11060416
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a radial turbocharger. In one example, the turbocharger comprises a turbine case housing a turbine wheel and a compressor case housing a compressor wheel, the turbine case including a vaneless turbine nozzle integrated into the turbine case, a bearing case surrounding a shaft connecting the turbine wheel to the compressor wheel and arranged between the turbine case and compressor case, a plurality of long bolts arranged around a circumference of the turbine case, and a plurality of slots arranged around a circumference of the turbine case, a slot length of each slot extending in a radial direction and adapted to receive a dowel pin having a diameter smaller than the slot length, where each dowel pin, via a corresponding slot, couples the bearing case to the turbine case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Joseph Homison, Louis Kobielski, Daniel Edward Loringer, Richard Scott, Lukas Johnson, Jared Vaughn, Raghav Kulkarni
  • Publication number: 20210156304
    Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for a shroud of a turbomachine. In one example, a turbomachine includes a case and a rotor rotatably coupled to the case and configured to transfer energy between the rotor and a working fluid. The case includes a shroud housing the rotor, the shroud including an inner shell, an outer shell, and a lattice structure positioned between the inner shell and the outer shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Louis Kobielski, Baris Uygun, Adam Felton
  • Patent number: 10907497
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a variable geometry turbine. In one example, a system for an engine comprises a turbocharger turbine including a nozzle ring, the nozzle ring including a plurality of stationary vanes, each vane of the plurality of stationary vanes including a plurality of injection ports arranged at an outer surface of the vane and a gas supply system to supply variable gas flow to and out of the plurality of injection ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Louis Kobielski, Baris Uygun, Adam Felton